Kyle Meyers Returns to Roam the Secondary in 2027

Kyle Meyers was a key piece of what eventually became the first Championship-winning secondary in Southwest Kansas Storm franchise history. As a versatile veteran presence, he spent most of his career at cornerback before moving full time to safety, giving him a new perspective on the indoor game in 2027. 

Ultimately, Meyers proved to the coaching staff he was a vital piece of the puzzle in future seasons and showed a willingness to return where he just won a championship early in the offseason. This made re-signing Meyers a priority, and rightfully so. It also meant at least two players from the starting four would suit up on June 21st, 2026.

High School Career

Kyle Meyers was a very highly regarded player by the time he wrapped up his high school career. Achieving a 4-star rating coming out of a football-heavy state like Louisiana is an indicator of future success. He was recognized as one of the top cornerback recruits in the nation by all the major media outlets at the time. He would garner offers from schools like LSU, Ole Miss, and Florida State University before committing to FSU.

College Career

Meyers went on to play often for FSU as a true freshman and saw snaps all over the field for them, including in the slot, out wide, on special teams, and even sometimes in a safety position. He helped FSU collect a 17-9 record as well as wins in the Orange Bowl in 2016 and the Independence Bowl in 2017. This would not be his last appearance in a bowl game, however. After 2017, Jimbo Fisher departed for Texas A&M, and Willie Taggart, the current New York Giants running backs coach, was hired.

In his first two seasons, he operated most often in the slot before moving primarily outside in 2018; however, his time was split nearly evenly on the left and right sides. This turned out to be the best season of his collegiate career, as he was targeted 46 times, allowing just 27 receptions while being credited with 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions.

From 2018 on, he would spend most of his time playing out wide at cornerback. In 2019, he played in 4 games before opting to redshirt. FSU would go on to lose in the Sun Bowl following a 6-7 season.

He would then transfer to Tulane due primarily to their reputation for getting cornerbacks drafted. He went on to play 6 games primarily at outside cornerback once again. He would collect 6 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss on his way to another bowl game appearance. This time Tulane would face the Nevada Wolfpack in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where they would lose by 11 points to cap off a 6-6 season. After the 2020 season, Meyers declared for the draft.

Kyle would attend the Pro-Day at Texas A&M, where his former Head Coach Jimbo Fisher was now coaching. Meyers would perform next to future NFL, CFL, and UFL players such as Isaiah Spiller, Leon O’Neal Jr., Kenyon Green, and Jalen Wadermeyer. He came away as one of the top performers in the 40-yard dash, running a 4.5.

Professional Career

Frisco Fighters 2022-2023

Duke City Gladiators 2024

San Antonio Gunslingers 2025

Southwest Kansas Storm 2026

Meyer’s professional career began in 2022 with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League, where he would spend the next two seasons under Head Coach Billy Back. During this time, Meyers was a key piece of a team that won 27-4, losing in the second round two years in a row: by 7 points to Quad City in 2022, and by 1 point to Sioux Falls in 2023.

In 2024, he stayed in the IFL, signing with the Duke City Gladiators. Duke City was looking to turn things around after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Meyers was one of the experienced players they brought in to try to right the ship. Unfortunately, the organization bottomed out at 3-13 and ultimately went dormant in 2025. In 2025, Meyers took his talents back to Texas.

Signing with the San Antonio Gunslingers under Head Coach Tom Menas, however, less than a month into the season, Menas was out, and James Fuller took over. Ultimately, Fuller and company weren’t able to turn things around, and the team finished 5-11. Meyers, to his credit, was an impact player nonetheless.

Meyers managed to play 9 games, collecting 43 tackles, breaking up 7 passes, and forcing 1 fumble. After four seasons in the IFL, his film came across the desk of Head Coach Gary Thomas, and he offered Kyle an opportunity to come to the National Arena League with the Storm in their first season.

2026 National Arena League Season

Meyers immediately became one of the most trustworthy players in the secondary for the 2026 season. Coming in having played primarily cornerback, he was moved to more of a safety role, allowing him to view the field from a whole new perspective.

This resulted in what could be argued was Meyer’s best season. Playing in 12 total games in the season, he collected 33 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 interceptions, and 7 pass deflections. When it mattered the most, Meyers was at his best. He was all over the field in the 2 playoff games, collecting 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception, and 1 pass deflection.

Meyers was part of forcing a turnover in each playoff game. One of which went for a touchdown in the Championship game that completely changed the tide. This resulted in the third championship or bowl game win in his career.

Now Meyers returns to the Storm for the 2027 season. This decision also reunites him with a former college teammate this season, Robert Cooper. Meyers and Cooper played together in 2018-2019 before Meyers transferred out. Retaining Meyers was imperative heading into 2027 as the Storm prepare for a title defense.

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